Join The Team
Join Our Team at Shepherds the Vets!
Location – Bridgend, South Wales
Position - Permanent Full Time Veterinary Surgeon
Practice - Independent Small Animal & Exotics
Accreditation - RCVS Accredited Hospital with 3 Branches
Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Shepherds the Vets, a thriving independent practice in South Wales, is excited to announce openings for a passionate and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team.
Why Join Us
• Supportive Senior Team: Learn from experienced clinicians passionate about mentorship and collaboration.
• Structured Development: Tailored plans, regular clinical discussions, and funded CPD.
• Exciting Caseload: From routine consults to advanced medicine, surgery, and exotic species.
• 1 week in 11 OOH rota: Exclusive nights, no days after night shifts.
• Independent Practice: No corporate pressures. Practice owners are both vets working alongside side you, focusing on quality care and a positive team culture.
The Role
We’re looking for a veterinary surgeon with experience managing routine consultations and operations, who has completed their GDP and is ready to grow their skills in a safe and encouraging environment. You’ll gain valuable experience in OOH emergency care while being fully supported by senior colleagues—making this a fantastic opportunity to develop confidence and expertise.
Package & Perks
• £38,000-£50,000, reviewed annually.
• Funded and encouraged CPD.
• RCVS, VDS, and membership fees covered.
• 5 weeks holidays.
• Staff pet care discounts.
What We’re Looking For
• A proactive vet eager to work as part of a cohesive and supportive team.
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team.
• Someone motivated to develop their skills in a supportive, learning-focused practice.
• A vet who values the continuity of care provided by in house emergency service.
Interested? For more information, please contact Julia Collins at 01656 653918. To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to juliacollins@shepherdsthevets.co.uk.
Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Position: Permanent Part-Time Hospital Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 FTE
Hours: 3 fixed days 8am-5pm (no OOH) – Wednesday and Thursday + either Monday or Friday
Practice: Independent Small Animal RCVS Accredited Hospital and Emergency Service Clinic
Shepherds the Vets is seeking an experienced vet to manage inpatients, outpatient diagnostic imaging, support strong clinical standards and coach graduate vets within our friendly independent team.
Why Join Us
• Hospital standards: High standard of patient care, facilities and equipment
• OOH on site: Continuity of care for patients provided by our own OOH team
• Continuous learning environment: EMS, GDP & VN training practice. Active QI approach.
• Varied caseload: See things you won’t in any other practice, with procedures retained in house.
• Independent practice: No targets/pressures; our vet owners work alongside the team.
The Role
You will assess new admits, plan and review treatment, communicate clearly with colleagues and owners, and ensure excellent continuity of care for hospitalised patients. You will also oversee outpatient diagnostic procedures. This role suits a confident medic who enjoys clinical leadership, high standards and developing others.
Package & Perks
• Salary £50,000-£60,000 FTE, reviewed annually and will be pro-rated for part-time hours.
• £1500 and 5 days CPD FTE (£2000 and 7 days for APs)
• RCVS, VDS, and membership fees covered.
• 5 weeks’ holidays.
• 50% staff discount.
What We’re Looking For
• Experienced medic confident with inpatients, ECC, decision making & diagnostics
• Motivated to maintain high standards and promote best practice.
• Enjoys coaching, training and working collaboratively with the wider hospital team.
• VetGDP Adviser experience
• Medicine, ECC, diagnostic imaging or cardiology postgraduate qualifications / AP status
Interested? For more information, please contact Nicola Rolph at 01656 653918. To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to nicolarolph@shepherdsthevets.co.uk.
